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Elderly Kamloops fishers lose legal fight to fish for kokanee in nearby lake
An elderly group of fly fishers who claimed that not being able to put their…
Kelowna boaters facing salvage costs as city removes sunken boats
The Okanagan’s recent cold snap contributed to the sinking or partial sinking of several boats…
iN PHOTOS: Boats, trains and automobiles under ice, snow in Okanagan, Kamloops
While cold winter temperatures and snow can be an inconvenience, the weather also lends to…
Majority of North Okanagan, Shuswap water-goers broke the law last summer
The vast majority of boaters, floaters, and stand-up paddleboarders in the North Okanagan and Shuswap…
This boat is not abandoned in Kelowna and will be moved soon
A large boat has been hanging around Sutherland Bay in Kelowna, apparently abandoned, for quite…
Secure docks, be mindful of wakes with Okanagan Lake at full pool
With Okanagan Lake at full pool, officials are warning that wind, rain or even wakes…
Penticton owner of classic boat looking for new owner, just in time for summer
This week’s sunny skies and warming temperatures might have Kamloops and Okanagan residents’ thoughts straying…
Boat owner wins claim over explosion debacle at Salmon Arm marina
A Shuswap boat owner accused of interfering while emergency crews dealt with an explosion at…
New fee to licence pleasure craft being considered by Transport Canada
Transport Canada wants to hear what you think about proposed changes to the licensing of…
Conservation officers stop inflatable boat on Central Okanagan lake, arrest driver for being impaired
An Okanagan boater had their trip cut short this weekend after being arrested for allegedly…
Vernon RCMP volunteers are back to check for invasive mussels
Volunteers will be back out checking boats for invasive mussels in Vernon, starting today. RCMP…
iN VIDEO: The ‘shipwrecks’ of McConnell Lake near Kamloops
If you've ever done some hiking in McConnell Lake Provincial Park south of Kamloops, you…
Why the pandemic lifted boat sales in the B.C. Interior
First, it was toilet paper, then flour and yeast, with bicycle and toy stores also…
iN VIDEO: Boat seen on Shuswap Lake with trailer still attached
A Shuswap boater is surprised that his video on a boat cruising across Shuswap Lake…
Sicamous RCMP seek assistance in tracking down stolen high-end boats
Sicamous RCMP are investigating after a pair of high-end boats were stolen over the weekend.…
FLOOD WATCH 2017: West Kelowna RCMP investigate complaints of boaters too close to shore
KELOWNA – RCMP received complaints about boaters on Okanagan Lake in West Kelowna ignoring the…
RCMP out in force on Okanagan Lake this B.C. Day long weekend
OKANAGAN – If you’re out enjoying the good weather this long weekend expect to see…
Are you towing your boat safely? B.C. RCMP have a list of tips
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – RCMP in B.C. are warning drivers to make sure trailers are properly cared…
Issues at Kin Beach drive discussion between Okanagan Indian Band and City of Vernon
VERNON – An agreement between the Okanagan Indian Band and City of Vernon could lead…
Vernon city council endorses controversial marina on Okanagan Lake
VERNON - Vernon city council has done a 180-degree-turn when it comes to a controversial marina on Okanagan Lake. Outback Resort’s proposed marina in South Bay, near Ellison Provincial Park, got support from Vernon council today, Dec. 14 — with a few conditions. The support hinges upon the removal of all the resort’s existing buoys...
Vernon boat blaze one of many suspicious fires
VERNON – As police continue to investigate a rash of unsolved arsons from last summer,…
Filmmaker hopes Okanagan mussel threat documentary will create ‘groundswell of public pressure’
VERNON - There may not be any zebra or quagga mussels in B.C. yet, but the threat is very real, and very urgent, says a Vernon man who spent months interviewing experts and visiting infested lakes and rivers in the U.S. All it would take is one contaminated boat getting across the border to destroy...